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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:42 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 11:42 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 11:16 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph at elevations greater than 500 ft. * WHERE...Annette Island and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts will continue through early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:29 AM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Southern Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Ketchikan And Metlakatla. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain totals between early Thursday morning and late Friday morning for the Ketchikan and Metlakatla area are still expected to be around 4 to 6 inches, with higher rain totals favoring southern facing mountain sides. Highest rain rates are currently expected through this evening, where rates could exceed 0.5 inches per hour. We will continue to see winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph at sea level, and exceeding 60 mph at elevation, with the highest winds expected Thursday night. With the multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall and the elevated winds, there is possibility for isolated landslides along steep mountain slopes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides. &&
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